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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Sorry for maybe beating a dead horse here - but I want to get new shocks (two up riding 90%) and these are both top of the line and about the same cost for their better shock... Don't mind spending the money (One time)... I just got off the phone with each one... Works does build to "Me" and within the 30 days will adjust (I pay shipping) I did question this and was told that less than 1% comes back for adjustment... Of course I need to be honest on our weight and riding types..

So, who out there have tried both??
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Default RE: Progressive vs Works performance

Yup.
I have a pair of Progressive 440s sitting in a box on the floor next to me that were once on my RKC and downstairs on my bike is a pair of WP Steel Trackers. Your question is a no-brainer to me.


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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Default RE: Progressive vs Works performance

Had Progressive 440s, sold em and bought Works Trackers. GREAT!!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Never had Progressive shocks.

But I would be hard pressed to give up my Works shocks!!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Is there a place that has better prices or do I have to go throught Works?? I think they give HOG 10%
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I have WP on my bike. Had to send them back once because they were just too stiff. I paid to overnight them and for them to overnight back. I wouldnt trade them. I think that they are probably about as good as you can get
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Just installed 440's, great ride, very happy.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Default RE: Progressive vs Works performance

Ordered Works Performance Street Tracker shocks in 12.5" on the good advise of Iclick. Works says 12.5" is the lowest they can go and use their dual rate springs and threaded pre load. These shocks look trick and work great. I have had them on three other bikes and always loved them. With the Avon tires I ordered this should help a bunch. Next on the list is a Ride STR8. Now....fork oil weights?
 
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I can not say that I have tried Works, but I do have Progressive 440's w/HD springs and just them!

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